It is wrong to even compare such actions to what is done in Guantanamo or elsewhere by the Americans. They do not stand on a high moral platform to preach to others.
AKBAR HASHEMI RAFSANJANIPassing a tough resolution or threatening Iran will not bring about the desired outcome.
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The problem is that the Iraqi people are facing atrocities from both sides – Zarqawi and also the American troops at times.
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They should not expect an immediate reaction in return for their positive measures. It will take time.
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Iran is determined to use peaceful nuclear technology and no intimidation or threat can make us give it up.
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I believe the main solution is to gain the trust of Europe and America and to remove their concerns over the peaceful nature of our nuclear industry and to assure them that there will never be a diversion to military use.
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We don’t have a major problem right now in our country, and life is normal.
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We have no problems with Jews and highly respect Judaism as a holy religion.
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The important matter is freedom. When the people choose what they want, it is good for them and for us.
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I think that Americans should gradually begin to adopt positive behavior rather than doing evil.
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Im not satisfied with the progress of the work, but I am happy that the talks are going on. It might have a negative effect if the United States joins.
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If we have any problems, it’s always with the government of the United States.
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If (the West) shows its rigidity by making unjust decisions and putting their threats into practice, the Iranian people will not be the only ones to pay the price.
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Since they had a lot of property and controlled an empire of propaganda, they made the European governments helpless.
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There is no doubt that America is a superpower of the world and we cannot ignore them.
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We did not treat the Americans badly. They left Iran in a relaxed mood.
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It was the will of the Iraqi people and the religious authorities. [The elections] were the result of pressure by Ayatollah Sistani, by the Iraqi religious authorities, and by the fighting forces in Iraq on America. They left the US no choice but to allow the elections.
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